Category Archives: parenting kids
summer vacation
Now that April is drawing to a close, have you begun to think about planning a summer vacation? Even Sandwiched Boomers, dealing with aging parents and growing children, need to have a chance to have some fun and what better way to do it than on a special family vacation? There’s just something about the warm sun, blue skies and late evenings that makes us want to ease up, have a change of scenery and leave our day-to-day work world behind. This summer, even with the high price of gas, … Continue reading
Today, we’re pleased to welcome Alison Bottke, author of “Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing.” In Allison’s words, “You are helping to spread the word about a topic that desperately needs to be addressed. Our country is in a crisis of epidemic proportion concerning adult children whose lives are spinning out of control, leaving parents and grandparents broken-hearted and confused. The book comes out of your own personal experience with your son. Please tell us about that. ALLISON: For years I really thought I … Continue reading
Today we look over some of the questions that have been raised this week about our tips for improving Sandwiched Boomers communications with loved ones. Some of you have questions about how to get more bang for your buck when talking with your children. Lori says, “I just don’t have the time and energy to fight with my son any more. What can I say to get him to do what I want?” Syd asks how to get her grown offspring to listen to her: “Give me a tool to … Continue reading
All week we have been addressing how Sandwiched Boomers can improve their conversations with loved ones. We have talked about the techniques of active listening – being empathic and focusing on what the other is saying in an effort to come away with a clearer understanding of the speaker’s position. We have also highlighted the importance of body language in communication. By paying attention to the silent messages being sent – both by you and your partner – you can enhance the chances of having meaningful talks with your aging … Continue reading
